1st - 5th Grade Earth and Space Science Activities : Page 2

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to better understand how a substance can be both fluid and solid at the same time.

Are you looking for an out-of-this world activity that's both fun and educational? This solar system garland is a great way to introduce your child to astronomy.

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

Clouds are formed when warm and cold air meet. Here's a way for kids to see it all up close!

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Is our water polluted? Help your young scientist understand the importance of taking care of the environment with this simple experiment.

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

Turn an abstract lesson into a practical craft with the fun and colorful creation of dough earth layers!

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Here's a first grade ladybug game that explores how air can move solid objects, and adds some measurement practice, too. Play, learn, and enjoy!

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Learn about lateral earthquake motion and its effect on high rise buildings in this simple 4th grade earth science experiment.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Let your fabulous crafter use their favorite flowers, fruits and herbs to whip up a delicious perfume that they can proudly present to a friend or a loved one.

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

Here's a fun activity that will have your child researching, collecting, and charting plant specimens from the neighborhood.

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.